CVE-2006-0396

Name: CVE-2006-0396
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-03-14T11:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.84%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0396 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5, when patched with Security Update 2006-001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Real Name value in an e-mail attachment sent in AppleDouble format, which triggers the overflow when the user double-clicks on an attachment.. EPSS estimates a 10.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5, when patched with Security Update 2006-001, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Real Name value in an e-mail attachment sent in AppleDouble format, which triggers the overflow when the user double-clicks on an attachment.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.84%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.5

References

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303453
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/19129Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015762Patch
http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2006-0313a%5D.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/980084US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/23872
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427601/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17081Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0949
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25209
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303453
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2006/Mar/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/19129Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015762Patch
http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2006-0313a%5D.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/980084US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/23872
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427601/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17081Exploit, Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0949
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25209

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0396?

How severe is CVE-2006-0396?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0396 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0396?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST